Hike The 3 9 Mile Deer Crossing Trail In Oklahoma

Just because it’s summer doesn’t mean you have to put up the hiking boots for the season. Head to southeast Oklahoma to Beavers Bend State Park where you’ll find a gorgeous shady forest trail that offers an unforgettable outdoor adventure. Deer Crossing Trail is a 3.9-mile out and back trail that will guide you through towering pines and across diverse terrain, all the while keeping you shaded from the sun.

Deer Crossing Trail is located inside Beavers Bend State Park and is one of four major trailheads in the park.

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It is rated as moderate and is a 3.9-mile out and back trail. It connects Lookout Mountain Trail with Cedar Bluff Nature Trail.

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The towering pines in this part of the state are so gorgeous. Most of the trail is shaded and meanders through the mountain on a dirt trail.

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There are spots that open up if you detour just a bit off the trail where you can enjoy breathtaking views of the river and scenery below.

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And if you’re lucky, maybe even spot deer and wildlife along the trail.

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Hikers say it takes about 2 hours to hike the trail. There is some elevation change so you’ll need to be able to hike up and down the mountain.

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The trail is marked so you shouldn’t have any trouble navigating the path. If you come to a spot with multiple options follow the red marking on the trees.

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